Overview

Key facts

Choose to study 100% online

Online courses are primarily synchronous (with set class times)

Capstone experience with practicum or research component

Program is highly personalized

36 credit hours

Accredited by the American Library Association

GRE not required

Program options include: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS); MLIS with School Library Licensure; MLIS with Instructional Technology Licensure; or licensure-only options in school library, instructional technology, and school library supervision

Why choose Library and Information Science?

With an Master of Library and Information Science at the University of North Carolina Greensboro there are the traditional paths of librarianship in public, academic, or K–12 school libraries, but there are also other exciting tracks in diverse settings open to information professionals.

Career Options

In addition to the different job opportunities, MLIS students accumulate skills that include:

Archival Management

Database Structure, Evaluation, and Utilization

Information Architecture

Information Resources Management

Instruction

Social Media

Web Management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Library and Information Science

Information Sources and Services

Information Organization and Access

Library and Management in Information Organizations

Capstone Experience in Library and Information Science

Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access

Libraries and Technology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Library Science View 112 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Official transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Resume

TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24348 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8570 USD / year

≈ 8570 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

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Why choose Library and Information Science?

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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